Stargazers across the United States are in for a treat this weekend as the annual Leonids meteor shower lights up the night ...

When many meteors appear to streak from the same point in the night sky, that point is known as the radiant. This year the ...

This year's Leonids offer one of their best viewing windows in recent years, thanks to a nearly moonless night. According to ...

Leonid meteors may appear whenever the constellation Leo is above the horizon. Heads up stargazers! The Leonid meteor shower ...

New York has a unique opportunity to witness the Leonid meteor shower at its peak. As the spectacle nears, residents should ...

Skywatchers across North America are in for a dazzling display as the Leonid meteor shower peaks on November 17.

While most meteor shower displays last about a week, the Taurids have perhaps the longest duration of overall visibility.

No telescope? No problem. The Leonids are peaking, and it's the perfect excuse to look up and start exploring the night sky.

Since 1833, when the Leonids unleashed over 100,000 meteors an hour, scientists have traced these celestial tempests to a...

Three meteor showers are active over Michigan skies, with peaks approaching. And a pair of comets are joining the show.

To be visible, a meteor must be within about 120 miles (200 kilometers) of an observer. Meteors become visible at an average height of 55 miles (90 km). Nearly all burn up before they reach an ...